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FARNBOROUGH: JetSuite ERJ-135 makes European debut
US air taxi company JetSuite is showcasing a refurbished Embraer ERJ-135LR at Farnborough to illustrate the benefits of giving the out-of-service regional jet a second lease of life.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing launches BBJ Max 7
To mark the 20th anniversary of its inauguration, Boeing Business Jets has formally launched the BBJ Max 7, which will compete in the lucrative ultra-long-range niche.
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FARNBOROUGH: Diamond’s Dart-450 on-target at show
Diamond Aircraft has been showing off its new Dart-450 reconnaissance trainer on the static line at the Farnborough air show, using the event to kick off its sales campaign.
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FARNBOROUGH: A380 drought duration unclear
Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier expects the production rate cut on the A380 programme to last “a few years” but would not put a more specific figure on the period.
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Southwest plans first international flights from Oakland
Southwest Airlines will next year begin its first international services from Oakland in California, operating to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos in Mexico.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2016 – updates
FlightGlobal's Order Tracker provides regularly updated details of all the firm and LoI commercial air transport announcements made during this year's Farnborough air show: Updated 17:00 Wednesday 13 July.
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VIDEO: F-35B wows the Farnborough crowds
The Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II has flown its first public displays in the UK this week at Farnborough and the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
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FARNBOROUGH: Falco Evo wins first two customers
Leonardo has won the first two customers for its upgraded Falco Evo unmanned air vehicle, although has yet to finalise contracts with the clients.
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FARNBOROUGH: Yorkshire Air Ambulance takes second H145
Yorkshire Air Ambulance this morning received the second of two Airbus Helicopters H145s as the UK charity modernises its fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rafael and Northrop team to offer Toplite for V-22
Rafael and Northrop Grumman are teaming to offer the former’s Toplite optronic system for the US Marines Corps’ Bell Boeing MV-22 tiltrotor.
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FARNBOROUGH: Cobham looking to simulator training for aerial refuelling
Cobham is looking to introduce simulation training for aerial refuelling of its hose and drogue units, as part of its suite of support services.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer on track to deliver Super Tucanos to Lebanon
Production is under way on the first Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos for the Lebanese Air Force, with delivery to start at the beginning of 2017.
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FARNBOROUGH: RAF Sentinel chief makes plea to keep full fleet
The Royal Air Force’s force commander for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISTAR) has made an impassioned plea for his full fleet of Raytheon Sentinel R1s to be retained past September, despite the current planning to retire one-fifth of the fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus C295W to gain Roketsan weapons
Airbus Defence & Space is to arm its C295W medium transport with a trio of weapon types developed by Turkish specialist Roketsan, with the light-attack mission emerging as a new role for the versatile platform.
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FARNBOROUGH: Synergy signs for 62 A320neo-family aircraft
Synergy Aerospace has finalised a purchase agreement covering 62 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, after signing a memorandum of understanding for the narrowbodies at last year's Paris air show.
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PICTURES: Boeing narrowbody cockpit generations at Farnborough
Boeing airliners old and new are on display at this year’s Farnborough air show, as the US manufacturer celebrates its centenary.
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FARNBOROUGH: Wizz selects P&W engines for A321neos
Central European budget carrier Wizz has signed a deal to buy as many as 432 Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.
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FARNBOROUGH: GE backtracks on Prague for turboprop assembly
Back-tracking from an announcement last January, GE Aviation is back in talks with the Czech government about placing final assembly of an advanced turboprop engine in Prague.
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FARNBOROUGH: Honeywell and Safran halt electric taxi project
Honeywell and Safran have pulled the plug on their jointly conceived electric taxiing system, while rival developer WheelTug aims to enter service with its system in 2018.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bristow praises S-92 for UK SAR missions
Bristow Helicopters has recognised the Sikorsky S-92's performance after starting search-and-rescue services with the type last year on behalf of the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency.